Legal Assistant

CARTERBELLS SOLICITORS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Bells LLP Solicitors in Kingston upon Thames is seeking two full-time Legal Assistants to support the Head of Department and Partner in the Private Client and Commercial Property teams.

Successful candidates will have excellent Word and Outlook skills, experience with Case Management systems, FormEvo, and strong client communication; hours are negotiable 4/5 days, 9:00–17:30. Salary dependent on experience; candidates should be able to cover reception when required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Word and audio dictation; typing speed ~65 wpm.
• Proficient in Outlook for emails and diary management.
• Experience storing documents in a Case Management system.
• Strong client and stakeholder communication.
• Experience populating forms using FormEvo.
• Daily filing and prioritising workload.
• Adherence to firm Accounts procedures.
• Ability to cover reception when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage emails and diary for the Head of Department/Partner.
• Prepare documents using audio dictation and Word.
• Maintain and file documents and correspondence in the Case Management system.
• Liaise with clients and others with clear, professional communication.
• Populate FormEvo forms accurately and timely.
• Perform daily filing and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Follow firm accounts procedures and maintain accuracy.
• Cover reception when needed and assist team as required.

Skills

Typing 65 wpm

Outlook proficient

Communication skills

Workload prioritisation

Receptiion cover

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

FormEvo

Case Management System

Job description

Two Full-Time Legal Assistants to Head of Department/Partner required in this firm’s busy Private Client Department and Commercial Property Department

Location: Carter Bells LLP Solicitors, Kings’ Stone House, 12 High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HD.

The successful applicants will have experience and skills as follows:

• Ability to use Word for document production using audio digital dictation, approximate typing speed expected 65wpm
• Managing emails and diary through Outlook
• Ability to store all documents/correspondence relating to a matter in the Case Management system
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients and others
• Populating forms using FormEvo
• Undertaking filing on a daily basis
• Prioritising workload
• Following Accounts procedures that are adopted by the firm
• Organising their work and tasks efficiently to ensure maximum output and accuracy
• Covering reception when required.

Please note, however, in relation to Paralegal applications, there are no vacancies to support Paralegals seeking to qualify as solicitors via the Paralegal/work experience route.

The hours of work are negotiable 4/5 days per week, 9 am to 5.30 pm, with one hour for lunch.

Salary dependent on experience.